務: the kanji for duty; task
務 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means duty; task. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
務 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
務 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ム (mu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 事務じむ · jimu | office work |
| 業務ぎょうむ · gyōmu | business operations; duties |
| 義務ぎむ · gimu | obligation; duty |
つとめる (tsutomeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 務めるつとめる · tsutomeru | to serve as; to hold (a role) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼女は事務の仕事をしています。Kanojo wa jimu no shigoto o shite imasu.She does office work.
- この部署の業務は多い。Kono busho no gyōmu wa ōi.This department has a lot of duties.
- 税金を納めるのは国民の義務です。Zeikin o osameru no wa kokumin no gimu desu.Paying taxes is a duty of citizens.
- 彼は司会を務めた。Kare wa shikai o tsutometa.He served as the moderator.
- 業務の内容について説明します。Gyōmu no naiyō ni tsuite setsumei shimasu.I will explain the details of the business operations.
Questions about 務
How many strokes does 務 have?
務 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 務?
The on readings are mu (ム). The kun readings are tsutomeru (つとめる), tsutomaru (つとまる).
What JLPT level is 務?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 務
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.